Gorgui
Dieng
C · SAS · Very poor
- PAL
- 6
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 3.9
2022-23
Gorgui Dieng
San Antonio SpursBiography
- Team
- San Antonio Spurs
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Born
- January 18, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Kebemer, Senegal
- College
- Louisville
- Draft
- 2013: Rd 1, Pk 21 (UTAH)
- Experience
- 9th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- San Antonio Spurs · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2020-21 (1 season)
- 2019 20 Totals · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2013-14 – 2019-20 (7 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | San Antonio Spurs | 31 | 1 | 11.5 | 1.5-3.8 | 38.5 | 0.7-2.4 | 28.0 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2021-22 | Atlanta Hawks | 44 | 3 | 8.4 | 1.2-2.5 | 47.3 | 0.7-1.5 | 42.6 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 38 | 1 | 14.6 | 2.2-4.3 | 52.1 | 0.8-1.8 | 42.9 | 1.5-1.8 |
| 2020-21 | San Antonio Spurs | 16 | 0 | 11.3 | 1.8-3.4 | 52.7 | 0.4-1.4 | 31.8 | 1.3-1.5 |
| 2020-21 | Memphis Grizzlies | 22 | 1 | 16.9 | 2.5-4.9 | 51.9 | 1.0-2.2 | 47.9 | 1.7-2.0 |
| 2019-20 | 2019 20 Totals | 63 | 17 | 17.4 | 2.6-5.8 | 45.6 | 0.9-2.4 | 35.5 | 1.2-1.6 |
| 2019-20 | Memphis Grizzlies | 17 | 1 | 18.7 | 2.5-5.1 | 48.3 | 0.5-1.9 | 25.0 | 1.8-2.5 |
| 2019-20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 46 | 17 | 16.9 | 2.7-6.0 | 44.8 | 1.0-2.6 | 38.3 | 1.0-1.3 |
| 2018-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 76 | 2 | 13.6 | 2.5-5.0 | 50.1 | 0.3-0.7 | 33.9 | 1.2-1.4 |
| 2017-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 79 | 0 | 16.9 | 2.4-4.9 | 47.9 | 0.2-0.8 | 31.1 | 1.0-1.3 |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 82 | 82 | 32.4 | 4.0-8.1 | 50.2 | 0.2-0.5 | 37.2 | 1.7-2.0 |
| 2015-16 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 82 | 39 | 27.1 | 3.8-7.1 | 53.2 | 0.1-0.2 | 30.0 | 2.5-3.0 |
| 2014-15 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 73 | 49 | 30.0 | 3.5-7.0 | 50.6 | 0.0-0.1 | 16.7 | 2.6-3.3 |
| 2013-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 60 | 15 | 13.6 | 1.9-3.8 | 49.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 100.0 | 1.0-1.6 |
Gorgui Dieng: our analysis
2022-23 season: 31 GP, 3.9 PTS, 3.5 REB, 1.7 AST, 0.1 STL, 0.5 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 6, very poor.
In 2022-23, Gorgui Dieng, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
His strengths: playmaking (68, above average) and shooting (62, above average). On the other hand, impact (0, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.1); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-4.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 55 in 2021-22, against 6 now; his WAR went from 1.1 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
3.9
Rebounds
3.5
Assists
1.7
TS%
49.3 %
Usage
17.9 %
PER
9.9
WS/48
.001
On/off +/−
-12.4
Minutes
11.5
Games
31
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -0.5 to 1.3
Points/game
3.4
Games
36
WAR 2022-23
-0.5
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-221.1 WAR
- 2022-23-0.5 WAR
Outlook, age included
-15 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022-23
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
60
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 63
- SHT
- Shooting
- 82
- FIN
- Finishing
- 70
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 83
- BAL
- Ball security
- 62
- REB
- Rebounding
- 72
- DEF
- Defense
- 71
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 81
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022-23
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
19.3 pi
0th percentile
At the rim
75.0 %
53th percentile
Rim share
13.7 %
0th percentile
Midrange
50.0 %
86th percentile
Three-point
.280
39th percentile
3PA share
64.1 %
98th percentile
Corner threes
42.9 %
81th percentile
Free throws
.769
70th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | SAS | 3.9 | -0.5 | 6 | 60 | 49.3 | .280 | 64.1 |
| 2021-22 | ATL | 3.5 | 1.1 | 55 | 78 | 62.4 | .426 | 60.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | @ DAL | W 138-117 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-6 |
| Apr 8 | vs MIN | L 151-131 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-3 |
| Apr 5 | @ PHX | L 115-94 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-3 |
| Apr 1 | @ GSW | L 130-115 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 4-5 |
| Mar 26 | @ BOS | L 137-93 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Mar 23 | @ MIL | L 130-94 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Mar 22 | @ NOP | L 119-84 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Mar 18 | vs MEM | L 126-120 OT | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Mar 16 | vs DAL | L 137-128 OT | 16 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Mar 6 | @ HOU | L 142-110 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-3 |
Gorgui Dieng: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Gorgui Dieng average in 2022-23?
Gorgui Dieng averages 3.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in 31 games in 2022-23.
How old is Gorgui Dieng?
Gorgui Dieng is 36 years old: he was born on January 18, 1990.
How tall is Gorgui Dieng, and how much does he weigh?
Gorgui Dieng is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 265 lb (120 kg).
Where is Gorgui Dieng from?
Senegal: Gorgui Dieng was born in Kebemer, Senegal.
What team does Gorgui Dieng play for?
Gorgui Dieng plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, at C, wearing number 41.
How good is Gorgui Dieng?
Gorgui Dieng produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Gorgui Dieng getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 55 in 2021-22 to 6 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Gorgui Dieng drafted?
Gorgui Dieng was drafted in 2013 by UTAH, in round 1 (pick 21 of the round).
What is Gorgui Dieng's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
